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Renegotiating NAFTA

La Coop fédérée recently reiterated that the Canadian supply management system should not be used as a bargaining chip in NAFTA negotiations.


Disease watch: ILT – Quebec

A ninth case of ILT was confirmed in the Saint- Felix-de-Valois in Lanaudiere Region of Quebec.


Industry feedback powers Livestock Welfare Engagement Project

Feedback from across Alberta’s livestock industry is helping to build a clear and comprehensive understanding of livestock welfare in the province, as part of the Livestock Welfare Engagement Project.
 
 
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Feature articles 
 
Vaccines

Utilizing vaccines to reduce antimicrobial use

Proper diagnosis and application of vaccines can reduce the frequency and quantity of antimicrobials used on your farm. Here are a few examples related to immunosuppressive diseases and viral infections that can leave birds more susceptible to secondary bacterial infections. » Read more
 
Green Eggs

Green Eggs: Sustainable intensification

Sustainable intensification in agriculture is the process whereby we progress towards producing more with less – in other words, producing more food using fewer resources and generating less waste. This requires highly efficient, ecologically integrated and economically viable food production technologies and practices. » Read more
 
 
Events 
 

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

September 11 – 13
Woodstock, Ont.
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VIV China 2018

September 17 – 19
Nanjing, China
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